So, my boss called Animal Control to figure out if we needed to file a separate report for the dog bite. They told him that because the dog is already gone and that we are a boarding facility there is nothing they can do.

WTF???

So who keeps track of these things? What happens if this dog seriously injures someone and there's no documentation with the owners/dogs names anywhere? Couldn't the owners just say they didn't know the dog was dangerous? I'm very frustrated and not sure where to go from here.

Advice?

~Jeanine

You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

I don't know about Washington law..but in Oregon a bite is a bite is a bite is a bite, doesn't matter where it occurs.

I would call them and tell them you wish to file a bite report. Make them take a report - advise them where the dog is currently being housed for confinement and observation - and advise them you wish to know if the dog successfully completes rabies observation.

Shhhh don't tell anyone, but when one of the staff dogs got me the other day (one should move ones hand faster when handing out hot dog treats to a whole gaggle of dogs all trying to do tricks for one) I didn't report it.

I figure as long as I see her every day and I don't start rubbing my butt on the floor like she was..I was probably okay - but shhhhh don't tell anyone.

BigDogBuford wrote:Yeah, I figure the chances of getting bitten are higher if you work with dogs. I just feel that this particular dog really is a potentially dangerous dog.

the risks are definately higher, but I do bitework as a hobby and it is up to me to keep myself safe. There is a certian risk involved with animal professions, but you should still be able to report it if you feel it is necessary... and it does sound necessary in this case.

Michelle

Inside me is a thin woman trying to get out. I usually shut the bitch up with a martini.

Well I wanted to update everyone on this. The dogs' owner came by my work to give me a care basket of stuff. All fine and dandy until she proceeds to tell me that Thor just got his CGC and she's starting therapy dog training with him.

Are. You. Flucking. Kidding. Me?

So I've been in contact with the Delta Society and it seems if there is a bite history on the dog then they can refuse him, no questions asked. I called AC yet AGAIN today and finally got a supervisor that's PI$$ED the report didn't get taken in the first place. We're meeting on Monday to get everything documented (including hospital stuff and photos). He said that given the circumstances there definitely needs to be a file on this dog. Oh! And he's a pit bull owner and loves them!

~Jeanine

You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.